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There are some VERY fast folks that run it on factory bikes.
There are different diameters available, too (Nice).
As to the price: At my company. We machine a lot of molds and parts. We have milling machines, Maker-Bots & SolidWorks. We pay an engineer A LOT of money to make sure all of it does what it's suppose to do and he -also- makes sure our machined parts turn out right. With that said and seeing the complexity of the machining and assembly...it's not expensive. I know what it costs to design, develope, test, make and market products like this guy's throttle tube. This is A LOT of material, machining & "precision product" for the money. Hell, the price of that bearing that goes in the "in-board end" of the throttle is expensive.
While we're talking about pricing and value..
I'm stunned at how many people, in here, have Chinese knock-off stuff on their bikes...
or...
$200 Hero-Replica Graphics with a $100 seat-cover...(Btw, I'm guilty of running the Hero Graphics...seat, too)
Cool Guy "Newer Model Plastic Update" Kits...(NOT Guilty!)
$200, $300...$800 foot pegs?! (I'm guilty...well, $240)
$1,200 Exhaust Systems...(Me? Guilty)
All the while they talk amazing madness about a part that's machined from aerospce grade aluminum in the United States by people that are actually making a pretty good living; but, of-course, this is the internet & they complain about the price.
I inquired with a couple of mechanics to see who's running them and what they now about it:
I was told it's bulletproof and it lasts forever.
The throttle action is precise & "velvety" (Not always the case with OEM and after-market plastic parts).
But...wait...there's more to it...because...
Then we have the Throtle-Body Debacle...in here...on Vital. I'm sorry; but, that was and is truly a "STFU, Noob!" moment.
You should have known.
Even Jody over at MXA would Face-Palm that one.
Me? I think the whole thing is hilarious. Both sides of the issue have a valid set of talking points...and...it makes for some good reading, "thumbs up-n-down" and a real good laiugh or two.
So, "Thanks!" to most posters in here for giving me plenty of really good LOL's and making me go grab a beer...or two.
To the ZRT guys: I F'n hate you!
Why?
'Cause, now I'm buying one.
SHIT!
I blame Baggett & Boyd
Honorable mention for Jeff, he's trying his best to get a free throttle tube....a little brown nosing never hurt anyone.
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When I started my biz, I didn't think anyone would pay the cost for my stuff. It was better (IMO), but costly...and now it's #1 in the biz.
The lesson learned? If it works and works better, people will pay for it.
That said, my membership in this group goes all the way back to the Fresh Dirt yellow board, and that was before I started this biz, so I had some history and a small amount of posting swagger with the gang when I started. Granted, the gang was a lot smaller back then, and if you think this group of assholes is a bunch of assholes, you should've seen how much more assholey it was back then...this is tame in comparison
Point is, don't go onto any forum guns a blazin' if you're trying to hump a product. There may have been some editing in this thread from when I read it, and that's fine, but damage was done with some folks. It'll be hard to get those folks back.
I am the last person who should be saying to keep your cool online, but you have to keep it cool online if people don't know you.
The interwebz can be your best friend in this biz, but can also burn you like you've been doused in gas and had a welding torch stuck up your ass.
Friendly and experienced advice
I seem to have gotten used it. And it is very smooth. But it is very slick and can be dangerous for a beginner
I have never destroyed a throttle tube in 35 years of riding but these after market ones just seem to work better/smoother and seems to have less risk of hanging up.
I would steer clear of the PC throttle tubes.
“For advanced riders only”.
Did I talk shit? No. I was honest and hopefully my comments were helpful to someone. . That fucking thing is not for beginners. I have friends that won’t ride my bike BC it’s too smooth. I’m not a beginner by any means. And I crashed BC of that throttle in a rough harescramble. . Just the plain Ass truth.
I always wanted a second one for my other bike. But that won’t be happening now.
You want to dial in your product? Add a a preload or tension screw. Let us increase preload and therefore resistance. You’re welcome. Duecher
Which is not the case because you have gotten use to it now and were ready to order another until I “talked shit”. 😂
Whatever man. Send my shirt back if you hate it so much.
Masshole😘
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